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A home septic system is a relatively basic system that will take care of itself for the most part. This is only true if you know what you can and can't put down the drains and toilets in your home. If you go about putting whatever you want down the drains and toilets, the system will begin to give you problems and can eventually fail. So, what can you put down the drains and toilets in your home? What should you never flush or pour down the drains? This blog is all about preventing septic system problems to prevent damage and system failures.

preventing septic system failures

If you have a storm drain in front of your business that helps to redirect the water away from your business, you are going to want to make sure that water is able to flow freely into the storm drain. There are steps you can take to ensure that water doesn't build-up in your storm drain.
Clean Around Your Storm Drain
Cleaning around your storm drain is the most powerful step you can take to prevent your storm drain from getting all clogged up with debris. Read More...

While it's not something most people think about on a daily (or even annual) basis, septic systems are nonetheless a vital feature of life that keep people much cleaner and healthier. For this reason alone, it's important to know some ways in which you can make sure that your septic system is healthy too. So keep reading below to discover four ways that you can be proactive and avoid septic problems in the future. Read More...

Are you a long-time homeowner? Do your toilet, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures no longer drain the way that they used to? If you've lived in the house for a while, it's probably time for you to hire a professional plumber to clean out your sewer line. There are a variety of reasons why you would want to do this. A few of the most important reasons are:
Line collapse: Unfortunately, no sewer or septic line material will last forever. Read More...

The better you care for something, the longer it tends to last. This is true for showers too. Most homeowners try to care for their showers, but they unknowingly make mistakes that do more harm than good and may either lead to premature shower replacement or a call to the plumber. Here's a look at those mistakes so you can avoid making them.
Using drain cleaners when the drain is completely clogged. Read More...

Although, no matter what the case, you should have your septic tank cleaned out once per three to five years, there are a few occasions when you might want to do so beforehand. Read on and discover a few of the times when you should definitely have your septic tank cleaned.
Your Drains Are Moving Slowly
If you notice a drain that is moving slowly, there's probably little need for worry. Read More...